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CMF invests $5.2 million in dev, marketing 21 projects

The majority of funding goes to 15 projects in development, while $1.9 million in marketing funds goes to six interactive projects, including Skyreader Media’s Skyreader Studio platform and Magnify Digital’s Alert-TV+.

inMotion expands with new hire

The Ottawa-based digital media prodco adds writer-producer Steph Brown (pictured) to its growing list of new talent.

Claude Galipeau named country manager for Yahoo! Canada

The digital media veteran (pictured) takes the top job at the U.S. online giant’s Canadian operations, based in Toronto.

VANAS recognized by B.C. accrediting body

The online-only Vancouver Animation School joins the ranks of other B.C. institutions recognized by the province’s Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA).

Katie Boland’s Long Story, Short web series to bow on KoldCast TV

The web series, written and co-created by the Canadian actor, will premiere Aug. 19 on the international indie television network.

Marblemedia hires Melissa Taylor as VP legal

Taylor (pictured) moves over from Spin Master Entertainment Group to the newly created role at the Toronto-based multiplatform producer.

Blog: Chromecast, the next great living room gadget?

Robin Hassan and Michael Neale of global media agency MediaCom on why the new device could be the one that changes the TV industry.

FanTrust inks Pearson app deal for Pancake Manor YouTube property

The agreement will see kids video content licensed for a new electronic app that the British media group is rolling out to the global educational market.

Canadian web fests launching in 2014

Vancouver Web Fest and TO Web Fest will bow in spring 2014.

Rogers Communications posts higher Q2 earnings, overall revenue

Despite a year-over-year fall in TV subscribers, the media giant secured higher distribution revenue from its Sportsnet properties and higher sales at the Shopping Channel.

Season two of The Next Step starts principal photography

Family Channel and Temple Street said that the second season will include 30 half-hour episodes as well as exclusive online content.

Academy opens online entries for CSAs

The ACCT says the digital submission process, a partnership with Yangaroo, could expand the reach of the Canadian Screen Awards.